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British Semi-longhair
| Origin And History | The British Semi-longhair cat is a medium-length-hair version of the British Shorthair. Apart from its coat length, it is identical to the British Shorthair. The British Longhair is also known as the Lowlander in the United States and the Britannica in Europe, but is not recognised in the UK as a separate breed. The rationale for this breed is that the original long-haired British cat, through interbreeding with imported longhairs, was developed into the Persian and became increasingly massive and extreme in type and with longer, thicker fur than the early Persians. During the late 19th century and early 20th century, the Persian was considered the long-haired analogue of the British Shorthair. Frances Simpson's The Book of the Cat depicts and describes the old type of Persian, today known as the Traditional Persian. During the latter part of the 20th century, a short-haired version of the modern Persian was developed and was formalized as the Exotic Shorthair; this was very different from the British Shorthair. It was therefore proposed that a long-haired cat of the British type be reintroduced into the cat fancy. |
| Personality | The British Semi-longhair Cat is known for how well it can adapt to new environments. The British Semi-longhair Cat does not seem to be impacted when meeting new people. It does not usually shy away from a new person, or make an effort to introduce itself to them. The British Semi-longhair Cat very rarely seeks interaction. This cat breed is great for cat owners that want an independent cat. This cat is good for homes with children. It does a good job tolerating their unfledged behavior. Their owners that also have dogs can expect to see it interacting well with the dogs. The British Semi-longhair Cat loves dogs. This cat enjoys being loving. Owners can expect this cat to snuggle up with them after a long day out. This cat will often play when interacted with, but does not seek out the playful interaction on its own. This cat has a lower level of energy. It may be active for a short time during the day, but owners should not expect much more than that. Learning routines and some moderate training should be expected for the British Semi-longhair Cat because they are smarter than the average cat. |
Physical Attributes
| Appearance | The British Semi-longhair Cat is considered to be a large sized cat breed and is often described as stocky, short, and built. Future cat owners that are searching for a large sized cat breed will be very pleased with this cat as it often weighs within 18 lbs (8.2 kg) to 22 lbs (10 kg). With its outer layer often described as fuzzy, gentle, and lengthy; The British Semi-longhair Cat is truly a marvelous creature with its own refined beauty. This is one of the most popular cat breeds because of its colour scheme. The British Semi-longhair Cat breed is often found in blue, brown, cream, red, silver, white, and tortoise shell. Most British Semi-longhair Cats have a short length tail, which helps compliment their overall body structure. Their small sized eyes, that are common among the British Semi-longhair Cat breed, create a unique look that their owners find adorable. |
| Health | The British Semi-longhair Cat is a healthy cat breed. They do develop health issues on occasion though. While many cat breeds do have some mild health issues, common ones for the British Semi-longhair Cat breed are Hypertophic Cardiomyopathy, Obesity, and Hemophilia B. People with cat allergies, are taking a risk by being in contact with British Semi-longhair Cat breed. It may cause an allergic reaction. |
